The Power of Play: How Practice Shapes Our Dreams
Episode 24 of the The Leadership Vision Podcast podcast, hosted by Nathan Freeburg, Linda Schubring, Brian Schubring, titled "The Power of Play: How Practice Shapes Our Dreams" was published on August 4, 2025 and runs 36 minutes.
August 4, 2025 ·36m · The Leadership Vision Podcast
Summary
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nathan Freeburg speaks with Unfolded authors Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about Chapter 2: Play. Together, they discuss why play is essential for personal and professional transformation. They explore metaphors of playgrounds, how to know when to move on from comfortable spaces, and the role of reflection and growth in leadership. Key Topics Covered: Play as practice in disguiseThe metaphor of playgrounds for professional developmentKnowing when it’s time to...
Episode Description
In this episode, Nathan Freeburg speaks with Unfolded authors Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about Chapter 2: Play. Together, they discuss why play is essential for personal and professional transformation. They explore metaphors of playgrounds, how to know when to move on from comfortable spaces, and the role of reflection and growth in leadership.
Key Topics Covered:
- Play as practice in disguise
- The metaphor of playgrounds for professional development
- Knowing when it’s time to leave your “playground”
- The fear of transition and how to move through it
- Encouraging growth in ourselves and others through playful practice
Pull Quotes:
“Don’t be afraid to play and try something new in the pursuit of your dream.”
“Are you still growing? If not, it might be time to move to a new playground.”
“Sometimes we’re not progressing in our play because we’re inspiring others to start theirs.”
Resources Mentioned:
- Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane
- Trevor Noah’s memoir (Born a Crime)
- Stuart Brown’s book Play: How It Shapes the Brain
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